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Intermediate Rides

Abbey St Bathans

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This is a big loop to the north of Duns.  After passing Edrom the Whiteadder Water is crossed at Todheugh. The road rises gradually to Lintlaw then descends to Lintlaw Burn before a long climb towards Blackhouse.

height
25.5mi
41km
trending_flat
2,132ft
650m
trending_flat
2,132ft
650m
Towns along route: Duns

Longformacus

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route heads north from Duns and passing Duns Law. The route climbs and then there is a rapid descent towards Ellemford Bridge.

height
16mi
25.5km
trending_flat
1,574ft
480m
trending_flat
1,574ft
480m
Towns along route: Duns, Longformacus

Swinton & Gavinton

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This route heads south from Duns towards Swinton. From here sections of the route follow very quiet, winding country lanes.

height
17mi
27.5km
trending_flat
656ft
200m
trending_flat
656ft
200m
Towns along route: Duns, Swinton

Paxton House

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This route heads south from Eyemouth towards Ayton Castle and then up towards Lamberton Moor. After descending use the footbridge to cross the Whiteadder Water and on to Paxton village where you can visit nearby Paxton House.

height
21.5mi
34.5km
trending_flat
2,066ft
630m
trending_flat
2,066ft
630m
Towns along route: Eyemouth

Coldingham & St Abbs

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

Leaving Eyemouth in an easterly direction before heading north towards Coldingham. Continue through the village and climb away from Coldingham and offers views up and down the coast. Carry on towards St. Abbs Head with a couple of steep climbs along the way.

height
16mi
25.5km
trending_flat
1,804ft
550m
trending_flat
1,738ft
530m
Towns along route: Eyemouth, St Abbs

Cavers & Stobs

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This large loop from Hawick initially heads south from the town before turning east. The route climbs steeply before making a long descent past Ormiston and Cauldmill.

height
19mi
30.5km
trending_flat
1,870ft
570m
trending_flat
1,870ft
570m
Towns along route: Hawick

Denholm

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route heads east from Hawick with a couple of undulating miles as you leave the town. The route then follows the north bank of the River Teviot for some distance before making a steepish but fairly short climb away from the river.

height
15mi
24km
trending_flat
1,410ft
430m
trending_flat
1,410ft
430m
Towns along route: Hawick

Roberton

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route takes you to the east of Hawick and past Wilton Park as you leave the town. Cross the Borthwick Water using a footbridge.

height
14.5mi
23km
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m
Towns along route: Hawick, Roberton

Bowmont Forest & Roxburgh

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

A route taking you south of Kelso passing Bowmont Forest before turning west where you can stop at Teviot Water Garden & Smokery.

height
18.5mi
30km
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
Towns along route: Kelso

Denholm & Lilliesleaf

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This route takes you in a loop to the east of Jedburgh. The road climbs steeply out of the town to the summit on the north side of Dunion Hill.

height
26mi
42km
trending_flat
2,034ft
620m
trending_flat
2,034ft
620m
Towns along route: Lilliesleaf

Oxnam & Crailing

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route initially takes you south of Jedburgh and with some steep climbing before descending to Mossburnford.

height
17.5mi
28.5km
trending_flat
1,804ft
550m
trending_flat
1,804ft
550m

Kalemouth & Nisbet

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route leaves Jedburgh and heads west and steeply towards Craiglinghall before descending gently to follow Cessford Burn downstream.

height
20mi
32.5km
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m
Towns along route: Jedburgh

Scraesburgh Loop

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This is a shorter version of the Oxnam Loop to the south of Jedburgh which cuts across by Scraesburgh before returning north.

height
8mi
12.5km
trending_flat
787ft
240m
trending_flat
656ft
200m

Oxnam Loop

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route heads south from Jedburgh. A climb from the town take you to a summit with views over rolling farmland to the Cheviot Hills.

height
12.5mi
20.5km
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m

Town Yetholm & Linton

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route travels south east from Kelso with a long steep climb towards Lurdenlaw Farm. Dropping down you head towards Yetholm with the Cheviot Hills in view.

height
21mi
33.5km
trending_flat
1,640ft
500m
trending_flat
1,640ft
500m
Towns along route: Kelso, Yetholm, Maxton

Midlem & Lindean

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route heads east from Selkirk and climbs to the summit on Lindean Moor and then undulates passing Lindean Loch Nature Reserve.

height
14.5mi
23.5km
trending_flat
1,574ft
480m
trending_flat
1,574ft
480m
Towns along route: Lilliesleaf, Midlem, Galashiels

Midlem & Lilliesleaf

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route heads east from Selkirk and climbs to the summit on Lindean Moor and then undulates passing Lindean Loch Nature Reserve.

height
17mi
27km
trending_flat
1,640ft
500m
trending_flat
1,640ft
500m
Towns along route: Lilliesleaf, Midlem

Scott’s View & Dryburgh

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route passes by Trimontium an outpost of the Roman Empire and the Leaderfoot Viaduct before climbing towards Scott’s View, where you can pause and enjoy the view of the River Tweed as Sir Walter Scott used to.

height
14mi
22.5km
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m
Towns along route: Melrose, St Boswells

Dreva and Dawyck

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This route heads west from Peebles, climbing up to The Glack before opening out and the Tweed Valley comes into view.

height
27mi
43km
trending_flat
1,902ft
580m
trending_flat
1,902ft
580m
Towns along route: Stobo

The Meldons and Eddleston

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This route takes you north of Peebles past Lyne Station and on to the Meldons road. The road climbs gradually passing between the Black and White Meldons reaching a summit of 268m before going on to Eddleston where you can stop for refreshments.

height
23.5mi
38km
trending_flat
2,329ft
710m
trending_flat
2,329ft
710m

Manor Valley

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

Leave Peebles and head into open countryside where the road climbs steadily with a steep section past Edderston Manor but you can rest just beyond the summit and enjoy the view over Peebles and Dunslair Heights (602m).

height
18mi
29km
trending_flat
1,181ft
360m
trending_flat
1,181ft
360m

Ettrickbridge & Yarrow

Cycling Route  -
Hard

Head west from Selkirk past Bowhill Country Estate. Head across the Yarrow Water and then the Ettrick Water at Carterhaugh before heading towards Ettrickbridge.

height
20.5mi
33km
trending_flat
1,870ft
570m
trending_flat
1,870ft
570m

Bowmont Water Valley

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

This route heads west out of Town Yetholm towards Morebattle but turning off onto a no through road signposted for Belford on Bowmont, Sourhope and Cocklawfoot.

height
18.5mi
30km
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
Towns along route: Kelso

Harestanes

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

A route taking you south and west of Kelso passing Bowmont Forest before turning west where you can stop at Teviot Water Garden & Smokery.

height
22.5mi
36.5km
trending_flat
1,115ft
340m
trending_flat
1,115ft
340m
Towns along route: Kelso

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